Nationwide and Allied Insurance responding to customers following severe weather in Dallas/Ft. Worth area

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2011

Contact:
Mike Switzer (614) 249-4092
switzem1@nationwide.com

Dallas, TX — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and claim representatives and agents are assisting customers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area following yesterday’s severe weather including tornados and hail. Claims representatives from Allied Insurance are also responding. Procedures are in place providing quick response to customers needs.

Nationwide policyholders with storm damage should call the Nationwide claims hotline at 1-800-421-3535 or contact their local agent. Allied insurance policyholders with storm damage should call the Allied claims hotline at 1-800-282-1446.

“Customers with storm damage should contact Nationwide immediately,” said Terrance Williams, regional vice president of Nationwide’s Central Plains Region. “We’re working hard to respond to customer claims as fast as possible. By getting to customers quickly, we can prevent further damage to their property and possessions."

About Nationwide
Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by A.M. Best. The company provides a full range of personalized insurance and financial services, including auto insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions and long-term savings plans. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

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